Hawaii SB2092 removes biomass from the state's renewable energy portfolio standard.

Hawaii SB2092 amends the definition of "renewable energy" to exclude biomass, including trees and waste, from the state's renewable portfolio standard. The bill argues that burning biomass contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. By removing biomass from the renewable energy definition, the state aims to encourage the use of cleaner and more cost-effective renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. This change is intended to reduce electricity rates and mitigate the impact of climate change.

Hawaii SB2092 removes biomass from the state's renewable energy portfolio standard.

Hawaii SB2092 amends the definition of "renewable energy" to exclude biomass, including trees and waste, from the state's renewable portfolio standard. The bill argues that burning biomass contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. By removing biomass from the renewable energy definition, the state aims to encourage the use of cleaner and more cost-effective renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. This change is intended to reduce electricity rates and mitigate the impact of climate change.